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Yao · one goldsmith

Keep what matters. Rebuild what does not.

Yao is one goldsmith approaching heirloom remodeling from the old piece outward, then building an original custom direction around what still matters to you.

Heirloom remodeling

Heirloom jewelry remodel documented from the original piece through the bench work.

Starting point

Bring what you have.

  • Old piece
  • Family reference
  • Photograph
  • Desired new use or fit

The bench path

  1. 01

    Old-piece review

    Yao starts with the existing piece, its condition, and what still matters about it.

  2. 02

    New direction

    The remodel is planned as an original custom build around the desired new use, fit, and character.

  3. 03

    Bench rebuild

    The approved direction moves through the required making stages at the one-goldsmith bench.

  4. 04

    Final polish

    The rebuilt piece is finished for its new life without publishing the owner's identity.

Proof records

Case studyAn old ring, rebuilt around a new life.The remodel film shows a real old-piece-to-new-build sequence without publishing customer identity.Case studyProof that the casting happens here.The sprue tree, bench proof, and first-person process footage show casting and finishing handled by one goldsmith.

Questions before the bench

Can old metal or stones be reused?

Yao can evaluate old metal or stones for possible reuse after discussing the piece and its condition. Reuse is considered project by project rather than promised in advance.

What should I bring for an heirloom remodel?

Bring the old piece, clear photographs when helpful, and a sense of what you want the new piece to do or feel like.

Will my old piece be shown publicly?

No. Private references stay in the project conversation and are not used as public proof without separate permission.

Complicated work may need a conversation before an order is created. That keeps the scope tied to the actual piece.

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